Wholly Gochujang, Premium Gluten-free Vegan Unpasteurized Artisanal Korean Hot Pepper Paste (Spicy, 9.8 oz)

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Wholly Gochujang is a delicious gluten-free hot pepper paste for traditional Korean cooking. It s great in bibimbap, dipping sauce, marinade, soup, and stir-fry. It could also be used to spice up many other foods, if you wish to get creative. Wholly Gochujang is handmade by jang artisan Uk Kang from all natural ingredients: brown rice syrup, water, soybeans, hot pepper powder, glutinous rice, tomato, salt and spirits. Wholly Gochujang is naturally fermented using a traditional method, and it is unpasteurized to preserve beneficial bacteria. Since bacteria can be destroyed when the paste is boiled, use it for dipping sauce or vegetable seasonings in order to benefit from probiotics. ABOUT ARTISAN UK KANG AND THE ART OF JANG-MAKING: Artisan Uk Kang has dedicated the past two decades of his life to the art of fermentation. Uk Kang currently lives in the U.S. pursuing his passion to cultivate global appreciation for artisanal Korean jang and authentic Korean cuisine. He notes that the reason why manufacturers shy away from the traditional jang making method is that it requires much more attention, effort and fermentation time. Traditional jang is fermented with many strands of natural bacteria, whereas factory-made jang is fermented with artificially cultivated bacteria for faster production and easier quality control. So, factory-made jang may have a consistent taste, but it does not embody the deep complex flavors of the traditional jang. Traditional jang, however, must be made in a clean environment and with consistent monitoring to ensure good quality and taste. Experienced jang artisans like Uk Kang are able to distinguish beneficial bacteria from unwanted microorganisms, which cause unpleasant flavors and smell. They know how to take care of jang even with changes in climate and surroundings. A genuine love and passion for jang, along with years of hard work and patience, are necessary to achieve the kind of artisan expertise which created Wholly Jang.